White goes well with summer

Summertime is prime time for white. White denim, cotton blouses and chic capri pants are all perfect for easy summer pairing with neon, pastel or basic black. The only downside to this go-with-everything option in your wardrobe is the fact that you have to be vigilant in keeping it pristine.

Here are a few laundry tips for taking care of white apparel:

Don’t use bleach to try to spot-clean whites. Bleach actually can leave a yellowish tint, especially on cotton items. Instead, use a sodium percarbonate-based cleanser such as Oxi Clean.

Make sure your iron is free of spray starch residue before you press white clothing. To be safe, use an old, thin cotton pillowcase to cover the white fabric and iron through the pillowcase. Any starch residue will show up on the pillowcase, but the fabric beneath will stay white and wrinkle-free.

Remember that the more you dry-clean white fabric, the faster it will turn dingy. If your white item is merely wrinkled, not soiled, try steaming the item to freshen.

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Cathi Aycock

Shopping Diva Cathi Aycock knows Nashville shopping, yes. But she is also about finding the perfect pair of jeans, the best place for girlfriends to meet for drinks, the latest retail opening, a fast and easy party plan. Life, style, fashion, everything you crave.